Shrewsbury to Cambridge bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Shrewsbury to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£38

Average price

£38

Fastest journey

8 h

Average duration

8 h

Buses per day

1

Distance

202 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Shrewsbury to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Shrewsbury to Cambridge will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Shrewsbury for Cambridge every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 202 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .

The slowest buses will take 8 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
10:108h00
Shrewsbury
18:10Cambridge
£381One-way
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Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Shrewsbury to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £73.

Distance: 202 km

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£38

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Cheapest

£101

Average Price

5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

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4h 24m

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3h 54m

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Shrewsbury to Cambridge

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Buses from Shrewsbury to Cambridge run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
202 km
Average bus duration
5h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£38
Buses per day
1
Fastest bus
8h 0m
First bus
04:45
Last bus
16:26
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Shrewsbury to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Shrewsbury to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 40m
Cheapest Price
£38
National Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Shrewsbury to Cambridge coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Shrewsbury to Cambridge with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Shrewsbury to Cambridge.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Shrewsbury to Cambridge can start from as little as £39 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Shrewsbury to Cambridge is £41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge is 8 h   to travel the 125 mile long trip, with around there is 1 coach per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge leaves at 04: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge leaves at 16: 26.
There is 1 coach a day from Shrewsbury to Cambridge which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the trip from Shrewsbury to Cambridge you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Cambridge from Shrewsbury on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month for a coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge is March.
You have options as you can travel between Shrewsbury and Cambridge 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge.
    No, luggage for the coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Shrewsbury to Cambridge.

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    Important Stations and Airports in Shrewsbury and Cambridge

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    The major coach station for departures in Shrewsbury is Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows for your trip from Shrewsbury to Cambridge.
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